A bank owned home is a property that has been taken back by the lender. Bank owned homes typically start as foreclosures, but not all foreclosures end up as bank…
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How real estate investors can prepare for winter
Harsh winter weather can take a major toll on rental property in many parts of the country. Severe wind, rain, sleet, and snow can lead to costly, and yet often…
What San Francisco’s COPA Act means for landlords
In April of this year, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA). COPA went into effect on June 3rd and applies to…
Introduction to investing in the ‘missing middle’ and workforce housing
Over the last several years investment in the multifamily housing sector has been increasing. In its 2019 Apartment Housing Outlook publication, the National Apartment Association reports that over 40% of…
Real estate investor guide to automation: Breaking down the hype
Real estate automation allows investors to boost profits, scale-up, and grow their business to an entirely new level. Let’s face it, the majority of time spent in real estate is…
Why successful rental property owners focus on cash-on-cash returns
Cash-on-cash return is a simple – but extremely useful – financial calculation that real estate investors use regularly. Cash-on-cash return for real estate investors measures the amount of net cash…
Risks and rewards: Buying a foreclosed home in 2019
During the last housing market crash of 2007-2008 home foreclosures nearly tripled, as this 2009 article from CNN Money reports. Real estate investors stepped into the market and scooped up…
5 top real estate investing tips from experienced investors
Successfully investing in real estate is difficult enough in today’s competitive market. With deals becoming more and more complex, one mistake can end up costing new real estate investors a…
The 2019 real estate investor’s guide to understanding cap rates
For real estate investments, cap rates are calculated by dividing your net operating income (NOI)—rent minus expense—by the market value of a property. Your expenses include everything except mortgage payments.…
